Samaran (film)
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Samaran is an upcoming Tamil-language action film directed by Thiru featuring Vishal
and Trisha Krishnan
in the lead roles.
confirmed that his next project after Vedi would be a film to be directed by Thiru, with whom he had collaborated in Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
before. He went on to add that the same technical crew of Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai, including its music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja
, would be retained for the film, and that it would be completed within four months. Trisha Krishnan
, who had previously declined four of Vishal's films — Sathyam, Thoranai, Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai and Vedi — was signed as the female lead few days later. It was widely reported that Arvind Swamy
had agreed to essay a negative character in the film, however Thiru informed that Arvind Samy was considered but never approached, adding that it was not a negative character either. Arvind Swamy later clarified that he was not going to make a comeback, and Prakash Raj
was roped in for that character. Another heroine Sunaina
was selected to play a prominent role in this film.
The film was titled as Samaran in the first September week, and was reported to be an action adventure film, with Vishal playing a "forest trekker". The film would be filmed in the forests of Chalakudy
, Kerala
while few portions are planned to be shot in China
. First schedule of the film has been wrapped. Most of the scenes from schedule one was canned in Ooty and featured only Vishal and Sunaina. The team will soon be flying to Bangkok this December, where scenes with Vishal, Trisha, Milind Soman and Prakash Raj will be shot after which the team will fly to Europe in February.
Vishal Krishna
Vishal Krishna is an Indian film actor who has appeared in primarily Tamil cinema. Often starring in his home productions, Vishal became an actor after a stint as an assistant director in films....
and Trisha Krishnan
Trisha Krishnan
Trisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom...
in the lead roles.
Cast
- VishalVishal KrishnaVishal Krishna is an Indian film actor who has appeared in primarily Tamil cinema. Often starring in his home productions, Vishal became an actor after a stint as an assistant director in films....
- Trisha KrishnanTrisha KrishnanTrisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom...
- SunainaSunainaSunaina is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films. She got her break in the Tamil film Kadhalil Vizhunthen, which co-starred Nakul. It was a major success in the box office.-Early life:...
- Prakash RajPrakash RajPrakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
- Milind SomanMilind SomanMilind Soman is a Scottish-born Indian model and actor. He was born in Scotland and lived in England for seven years before his family moved back to India.-Professional life:...
- Rajendran
Production
In mid-August 2011, VishalVishal Krishna
Vishal Krishna is an Indian film actor who has appeared in primarily Tamil cinema. Often starring in his home productions, Vishal became an actor after a stint as an assistant director in films....
confirmed that his next project after Vedi would be a film to be directed by Thiru, with whom he had collaborated in Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai is a 2010 Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by Thiru Krishnamoorthy. The film, produced by Vikram Krishna, stars his brother Vishal Krishna in the lead role along with Neetu Chandra, former Miss India Universe Tanushree Dutta making her debut in Tamil...
before. He went on to add that the same technical crew of Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai, including its music composer Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja is an Indian film score and soundtrack composer, singer and occasional lyricist. He has predominantly scored music for Tamil as well as several Telugu films. His musical career began in 1996, at age 16, as he composed the film score for Aravindhan...
, would be retained for the film, and that it would be completed within four months. Trisha Krishnan
Trisha Krishnan
Trisha Krishnan is an Indian film actress and model, who primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu language films, but has also appeared in Hindi language films. She was noticed after winning several beauty pageants like the Miss Madras contest , which marked her entry into filmdom...
, who had previously declined four of Vishal's films — Sathyam, Thoranai, Theeradha Vilayattu Pillai and Vedi — was signed as the female lead few days later. It was widely reported that Arvind Swamy
Arvind Swamy
Arvind Swamy is a former Indian film actor. He has acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Hindi. Popular movies to his credit include Roja, Bombay, Minsaara Kanavu, Indira, Devaraagam, Alaipayuthey.- Early life :...
had agreed to essay a negative character in the film, however Thiru informed that Arvind Samy was considered but never approached, adding that it was not a negative character either. Arvind Swamy later clarified that he was not going to make a comeback, and Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
was roped in for that character. Another heroine Sunaina
Sunaina
Sunaina is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films. She got her break in the Tamil film Kadhalil Vizhunthen, which co-starred Nakul. It was a major success in the box office.-Early life:...
was selected to play a prominent role in this film.
The film was titled as Samaran in the first September week, and was reported to be an action adventure film, with Vishal playing a "forest trekker". The film would be filmed in the forests of Chalakudy
Chalakudy
Chalakudy is a municipal town situated on the banks of Chalakudy River in Thrissur District of the Kerala State in India. It is the base camp for travellers to Athirappilly and Vazhachal Falls...
, Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
while few portions are planned to be shot in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. First schedule of the film has been wrapped. Most of the scenes from schedule one was canned in Ooty and featured only Vishal and Sunaina. The team will soon be flying to Bangkok this December, where scenes with Vishal, Trisha, Milind Soman and Prakash Raj will be shot after which the team will fly to Europe in February.